The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-08
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

Thomas x Co., groceIs, OF Helena,
Ark, have made an assignment
The Legislative Council will hold
regular monthly meeting this aitemoon.S
Gid Harris, a fugitive from Lauderdale
county this state, has been turned over to
the authorities of that section.
William Henry, murderously carved
by George Williams, both colored rousters,
is still lingering on the ragged edge.
Perhaps the raAality OF Alex Fergu-
son, the mail carrier, accounts for the dis
appointment OF lottery ticket holders.
Jack Pagan, n well-known hackman,
was arrested last night for assault and bat
terry on Oncy Pagan, his nephew. The lad
was slightly hurt.
The day record at the police station
| had only two names registered Yesterday
one for drunkenness and the other for per-
hitting stock TO run at large.
John Carter, for reckless driving, was
fined s. by Recorder Powell yesterday. 1t
| is certainly time that somethiuswa was done
with this class OF individuals.
The Merchants and Cotton exchanges
were lonesome places yesterday. \ dull
and uncventful market made the members
seek more interesting resorts.
Mrs. G.. NJ. ndwell was knocked
down by an unknown negro at the corner
OF Vance and Shelby streets Tuesday
evening. The scoundrel escaped.
-Mendel's butcher shop, corner Of
Vance street and Hadden avenue, was en-
tered by unknown parties, early yesterday
morning, who took several articles OF little
value.
The new Lee line steamer Rosa Lee is
expected 10 arrive from Paducah this after
noon. She is said 10 be a beautiful and
model Crait-a credit TO the builders and
owners.
Sheriff Mongey, OF Winchester. o.,
arrived yesterday for the purpose OF taking
BucholZ, the dude horse thief away. The
authorities are inclined to make the fellow
serve term for Tennessee.
Mr.. j. r. Alexander, who keeps n
drug store at No. $50 Beale street, met with n
touching bereavement Monday night. His
little daughter was burned 20 death, her
clothes catching fire from gratc.
The sth OF January, anniversary Of the
battle Of New Orleans, will be appropriate
~ observed by the Jacksonian club OF this
city, A meeting was held last night 10
make arrangements for banquet and
other festivities.
Deputy United States Marshal ]. j.
Finley arrived in Memphis yesterday with
]. 4. Stone and James Smith, whom he
arrested In Fayette county, Tenn, for sell
ing whisky without license. Tho prisoners
waived examination before Commissioner
Clough and were sent TO jail In default Of
bond.
The ladies' auxiliary committee OF the
Young Mems Christian association will
meet In their parlos, No. 207 Main street.
this afternoon at 3 o'clock for prayer and
social intercourse and TO discuss matters
pertaining TO the work OF the association.
ladies OF the different churches are cor.
daily invited TO meet with them.
The stable Of Judge j. j. DuBoie, in
the rear OF his residence, corner Of John
con avenue aud Manassas street, waa en-
tered Tuesday night and robbed Of two
sets Of harness aud lot Of hay. JudgC
DullOse reported the robbery to the police
and the matter was placed in the hands %
Detective Charles Armstrong As yo
there il no clew 10 the guilty party.
Bazau are all the rage among churcl
aud charitable people. The ladies OF III,
Strangers church will l~yin an enterprise
OF this character, ACCOMPANIED by lunches
in the Snecd a Bethel building today. 4,
continue until saturday. Next Tuesday
evening the ladies' Of the Central Baptis
church will hold bazar at the resideno'
Of Mrs. MclIenry, ON Linden street.
Leila Scott lodge, No. 2So, +. and A.
NJ. held q rousing meeting last night, IN,
ra.plectsd tho followinp officers Tor nnothc
q term: James $. MahaiIy, w. ". Archi
bald Mcneil, :. W; Louis Riogcl, J. w.
: | 4. I. Davis, treasurer; WIN. Finncl, sec
J rotary. The lodge will work in the T. A
! degree Thursday night, tho 10th inst TIT
! officers aud members Of Leila Scott are {,
bc congratulated on the prosperous condi
ton Of their lodge. II Is entirely ont o
debt, aud the finances are in admirable
shape
Albert Farley, alias John SSagnrih,
youth Of about twenty years, was yesicI
DAY tried In the police court on the charg
Of carrying a pistol and larceny an'
/, vagrnncy. On the first charge the usua
! punishment was melted out-Sj0 and
I, | binding over 10 the State. On the second
which was for stealing money from th
, street cars lac was also bound over. Dun
: ing the day Capt. O'IIaycr and Sergl
! lIcdrick uncarthed 81 20 which Farley ha
! buried, aud brought the find TO Suporin
tcndcnt Scmmcs' attention. The amour
was Ia nickcls and dimes.
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